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December 10, 2021 - Water Safety Statement

Posted on Friday, December 10, 2021 10:42 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 10, 2021

The Quinte Watershed is forecasted to receive 25 mm or more of rain over the weekend. That, coupled with very mild temperatures, will melt snow and create runoff, causing elevated river flows and swelling in streams and rivers.

Some isolated nuisance flooding is likely around small watercourses, urban areas, and ditches.

The Prince Edward County Watershed has received above average lake effect precipitation in recent weeks and is currently experiencing...

December 1, 2021 - A NEW WAY TO EXPLORE WITH AVENZA MAPS

Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2021 03:39 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 1, 2021

Nature enthusiasts and lovers of Quinte Conservation’s areas will appreciate a new way to discover their favourite green spaces with the Avenza Maps app.

GIS Assistant, Connor Dennehy, says “Using this simple app will allow visitors to navigate our trail systems with unprecedented confidence and without fear of getting off-course - especially in sudden poor weather conditions.”
The smartphone-enabled maps are now available for 11 of Quinte Conservation’s areas...

Cardinal in snow

2021-11-11 Adopt an Acre

Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2021 02:40 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 11, 2021

ADOPT AN ACRE IS BACK JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Quinte Conservation’s Adopt an Acre fundraiser is here again! Starting November 15th through to December 13th, 2021, folks will be able to symbolically adopt an acre in honour of a loved one and help preserve Quinte Conservation’s protected areas. A perfect way to give the gift of nature this holiday season!

Communication’s Specialist, Kirsten Geisler, says “The success of last year’s Adopt an Acre campaign...

Media Release: Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Plan

Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2021 01:44 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 5, 2021

Quinte Conservation, in partnership with local municipalities and the Government of Canada’s National Mitigation Program, and in collaboration with Zuzek Inc. Consultants, have started a shoreline study that aims to collect information to aid in further protection of Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario shorelines, as well as safeguarding coastal communities from hazards related to flooding and erosion.

Quinte Watershed shoreline residents with properties on the Bay...

Flood Alert for Water Safety Statement

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT FOR THE MOIRA REGION

Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021 01:30 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 27, 2021

A widespread large rain event that occurred late last week brought, on average, 70 mm of precipitation to the Quinte region Watersheds. Some regions north of HWY 7, in particular the Black River watershed, received over 130 mm of rain. This significant rainfall resulted in a rapid rise in flows in the Black River, and to a lesser extent the Upper Moira, and Skootamatta Rivers.

All lakes and rivers in the upper Moira watershed reached their peak over the weekend...